RCM Silver Lunar Coins (2016 Monkey Coins)

Choose Silver Lunar coins to give as gifts, or keep these beautiful Silver coins for yourself to add to your collection.

Royal Canadian Mint Year of the Monkey Coins – The design of Silver Lunar coinsare inspired by the Chinese lunar calendar introduced by Emperor Huan Ti in 2637 BC. The Chinese lunar calendar consists of a 12-year cycle, with each year featuring a different representative animal: the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. The character of each animal is believed to influence the events and political and economic conditions of its year, as well as the personality of individuals born during its cycle. The Lunar Canadian Silver coins feature these animals.

The personal connection of the year’s animal to the individuals born in that year makes the Chinese lunar calendar a popular subject for collectible Silver coins. APMEX is proud to offer a variety of beautiful Silver Lunar coins to honor each of the 12 animals from the entire lunar calendar. Each animal is represented in second-to-none designs by the Royal Canadian Mint, making these Canadian Silver coins popular among collectors.

For 2016, the Silver Lunar coin honors the Year of the Monkey in accordance with the Chinese lunar calendar. The 2016 Lunar coin, like its predecessors, features a right-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. The reverse of the Silver Monkey Lunar coin depicts a monkey holding a peach. These Canadian Silver coins capture both the cleverness and curiosity of the monkey which are traits highlighted in the Chinese zodiac for this animal.

Silver Lunar coins make excellent gifts for graduations, special birthdays and other festive occasions. Give a 2016 Lunar coin as a gift for babies born in 2016, or present them to graduates to reward them for their hard work. Silver coins such as the Silver Monkey Lunar coin are the kind of gift that keeps on giving, unlike other gifts that can wear out. Choose these Canadian Silver coins available at APMEX, and browse the other Silver coins for more gift giving ideas.

To view available Royal Canadian Mint Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey Silver coins, or to get Silver prices, click on the image representing the available Royal Canadian Mint Lunar Coins of your interest.

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The year 2016 is ruled by the monkey, the Chinese zodiac that most closely resembles humankind. The monkey is supremely intelligent and charismatic, with boundless agility. This .9999 fine Silver coin depicts those traits in a beautiful Pro....
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The year 2016 is ruled by the monkey, the Chinese zodiac that most closely resembles humankind. The monkey is supremely intelligent and charismatic, with boundless agility. This .9999 fine Silver coin depicts those traits in a beautiful Pro....
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With the 2016 Silver Lunar coins in traditional or lotus-shaped Silver coins, pay tribute to the Year of the Monkey.

Collecting Silver Lunar coins is fun and exciting as you anticipate the yearly release of the Canadian Lunar coins. The 2016 Lunar coin pays tribute to the Year of the Monkey. Choose the 1 oz. 2016 Lunar coin in a traditional round shape, or go for the lotus-shaped Silver coin weighing .86 oz. The lotus-shaped Canadian Silver coin is also available in a large, 1 kilo (32.15 oz) size with colorization, ideal for the serious collector. When collecting these Canadian Silver coins, it is best to purchase them in the same year they are released because the quantity minted is limited.

Many collectors choose Silver Lunar coins not only for their beauty, but also for their Precious Metal value. Canadian Lunar coins are composed of .9999 fine Silver, and these Silver bullion coins are backed by the Canadian government. Lunar coins such as the 2016 Lunar Year of the Monkey coins also make a smart investment because the Chinese zodiac signs are popular among coin collectors. Buy Silver Monkey Lunar coins available at APMEX, and discover Lunar coins from other years, depending on availability.